perching bird
English
editNoun
editperching bird (plural perching birds)
Usage notes
editSome nonpasserine birds can perch (such as raptors and hummingbirds), but the collocation perching birds often refers specifically to passerines.
perching bird (plural perching birds)
Some nonpasserine birds can perch (such as raptors and hummingbirds), but the collocation perching birds often refers specifically to passerines.